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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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After lodging a sexual harassment complaint against a coworker at her job in 2009, Cynthia Watson says she was shunned in the office. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. She was characterized as a troublemaker, and her concerns were ignored. The experience took a toll on her mental health.

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From NFL Superstar to Neurosurgeon: Dr. Myron Rolle Believes Small Steps Make for Big Gains

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The Tennessee Titans selected him in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft—but only after Rolle became a Rhodes Scholar, which allowed him to study medical anthropology at Oxford for the 2009-2010 academic year. Rolle left the NFL after three years, and says he’s lucky that he was healthy enough to study medicine.

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Deepak Chopra: A Life of Fullfillment

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Chopra went on to America to become a respected endocrinologist, a medical school professor and eventually, one of the foremost proponents of mind-body medicine, or the combination of Western medical knowledge with ancient Eastern philosophies. He’s a classic example of millions of dollars not making a person happy.”

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

On The Job

Labels: Anita Bruzzese , career advice , job seekers , social media , Twitter posted by Anita at 10:55 AM 12 Comments: the medical sales recruiter said. I have some Twitter tips for medical salespeople here: [link] August 28, 2009 12:21 PM Lori Davila said. August 28, 2009 12:28 PM Anita said. Stay focused with it.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

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But India’s main attraction to buyers is low price, according to companies such as Tamil Nadu-based CareNow Medical, which makes mosquito-repelling sprays and wipes. Leaders hope to boost manufacturing’s share of GDP from 16 percent in 2009 to 25 percent by 2022, over the same period adding 100 million jobs in the manufacturing sector.

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What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?

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Many studies bear out that once basic needs (shelter, nutrition, security, adequate medical care, etc.) And according to a 2008-2009 survey of 450,000 Americans led by Kahneman, personal well-being did increase as income increased—but only to a point. are met, financial success does little to make us happier. Working It Out.

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5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 10, 2009 5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation Are you your own worst enemy? cdn August 10, 2009 10:27 AM Anita said. August 10, 2009 10:44 AM Christian DE NEEF said.